One common theme I hear over and over again throughout my practice is this: “Does my child really need therapy? Or “How do I know when it is time for therapy?” And honestly, it is an excellent question! With so much advice and information out there about how to feed your child, it is difficult to know what the right course of action is. And let’s face it – many children as … [Read more...]
Happy Eaters Lake Nona!
Common mistakes parents often make with their picky eaters and ways to help easily remedy the situation. Ask any parent and they will likely tell you they have gone through the “picky eating” stage with their child. From only wanting white or bland foods to thinking eggs are too slimy to loving potatoes one day and throwing them on the floor the next, it can be simply … [Read more...]
Happy Eaters Lake Nona: ARFID
In this month’s article, I would like to provide information about a topic regarding feeding that has come up more often. It is a difficult issue that many parents face and have concerns about but isn’t really talked about. As a pediatric feeding specialist, I get tons of questions every day regarding children and their eating. Is this normal for my baby? When should I start … [Read more...]
Happy Eaters Lake Nona: Using Distractions to Feed a Picky Toddler
As a feeding therapist with over 15 years experience, I hear this concern so often: The only way parents can get their kids to eat, try foods, or finish a meal is with a distraction. Parents feel guilty, stressed, and pulled in multiple directions. They need their kids to get calories in, but they often feel they are doing them harm by allowing distractions. To make matters … [Read more...]
Happy Eaters Lake Nona: What’s Typical and What’s Not?
A parent-friendly guide to figuring out your child’s picky eating habits. As a pediatric feeding specialist, I have heard the same concern voiced many times: “My child just won’t eat, and I don’t know if it is normal or not!” Stressed-out families have approached me countlessly asking if what they are going through is typical or not. To confuse the issue, parents have been … [Read more...]